GENERAL SUMMARY:
This is a Part-Time role that works 2, 12 hour shifts a week and assures that the mission of Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines is lived by assisting, supporting and organizing the staff and activities of the Centralized Staffing (CS) Department, as requested by Department management and nursing leadership. Monitors and adjusts staffing on an ongoing basis for nursing departments. Fulfills operational responsibilities including scheduling, data maintenance and communications for the department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Uses labor tracking tools and staffing matrices to prioritize safe utilization of resources at Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines and Mercy Medical Center – West Lakes.Receives/gathers data, on an ongoing basis, from work unit (charge RN, management) to forecast/validate staffing needs.Adjusts staff coverage, following established procedures, in response to changes in patient census, patient acuity and/or over-staffing of work unit; maintains awareness of admissions, patient status upgrades/downgrades and changes in bed count needs/availability to identify impact on staffing needs and current schedule.Communicates with staff and department leadership regarding available staff, available shifts, and staffing shortages.Attends and completes all hospital and department-specific required education within the timeframe defined in the Mercy Medical Center Policies/Standards, including but not limited to updates to labor tracking tools.Identifies, resolves and communicates real potential staffing problems and information to appropriate leadership.Keeps immediate supervisor/s informed of issues/concerns and progress regarding current projects.Assists with CS Department data collection and maintenance of necessary records.Allocates internal and external resource staff to requesting departments.Coordinates with unit leadership, using labor tracking tools, to ensure employees are on the correct schedule.Communicates with staff when schedule changes occur.Maintains confidentiality of patient, staff and institutional information.May assist with nursing duties in areas of competency when staffing is not the current priority.Serves as subject matter expert on current labor tracking tools.Other duties as assigned by CS Department leadership.MINIMAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
High school diploma or GED, required.Knowledge in Microsoft Office applications.Demonstrate strong analytic and basic statistical ability; strong written and verbal communication skills (including editing); problem solving/critical thinking ability; attention to detail; ability to multitask; and excellent organizational skills.Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.